WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Hundreds of kids got an early Christmas on Tuesday when they received free winter coats, scarves, hats along with a visit from several Redskins players.

"I'm pumped!" Siyan Telke, 8, said as she and her classmates rushed into a room filled with coats displayed on racks, organized by color and sizes.

Six area schools were chosen to take part in the "Covered for the Holiday" event hosted by the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Macy's. The efforts provide winter attire for children in need.

"Getting a new winter jacket [was my favorite part] because I needed it because it's cold," Telke, a Thomson Elementary School student said.

A total of 300 brand new coats were handed out to students from Beacon Heights Elementary (Md.), Rolling Ridge Elementary (Va.), St. Anthony's Catholic School (D.C.), Thomson Elementary (D.C.) Seaton Elementary (D.C.), and Walker-Jones Educational Campus (D.C.) at the Macy's located at Metro Center in D.C.

"I can relate to a lot of these kids because I grew up like them," running back Alfred Morris said.